Pediatric Emergency Medicine Didactics and Simulation (PEMDAS): Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Introduction Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening illness which classically presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia that can rapidly progress to severe dehydration and altered mental status from cerebral edema. Younger patients may present with subtle or atypical symptoms tha...
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Language: | English |
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Association of American Medical Colleges
2021-02-01
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Series: | MedEdPORTAL |
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Online Access: | http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11098 |